Saab May Purchase Engines From BMW For Upcoming Models

Saab could use BMW and Mini engines to power its next generation Saab 9-3 and new 92, according to Autocar sources.

Other unconfirmed reports also suggest that the deal between BMW and Saab could extend to Saab building its 9-2 on the Mini platform - something that would appeal to Mini as it attempts to increase volume and cut costs.

It's thought that as early as last summer Saab had its eye on the highly regarded 1.6-litre turbo petrol and turbodiesel units used in the Mini, and reports from Sweden now suggest the deal is done.


 
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B7FAN - 6/11/2010 1:55:49 PM

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well the deal fell through when GM wanted to purchase the INLINE-6 from BMW a few years back but if they can purchase the engine from BMW and use it in all of their line up these cars would do a lot better performance wise.

bmwdrvr - 6/12/2010 11:59:21 AM

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they are talking about buying the Mini 4 cylinder that is already shared with other cars not the inline 6....

Larrybel2000 - 6/11/2010 10:10:53 PM

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True that B7FAN. I wonder if they would charge more.